Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NailAtlas ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit NailAtlas.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Automatically Collected Data: When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is done using standard web analytics tools.

Location Data: If you use our "Near Me" feature, your browser will prompt you for device location permission. We use your latitude and longitude purely on the client side to calculate distances to nearby artists. We do NOT store your precise location in any database.

Voluntarily Provided Data: If you contact us or interact with any forms on the Site, we collect the information you choose to provide such as your name and email address.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: operate, maintain, and improve the Site; understand user behaviour and optimise content; display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks; respond to enquiries or support requests; comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site.

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect data on your behalf. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies: If advertising is enabled, third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense or similar) may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You can manage your ad preferences via the Google Ads Settings page or opt out at www.aboutads.info.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Advertising

NailAtlas may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These advertisers may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information to serve you with relevant advertisements. NailAtlas does not control the data collection practices of third-party advertisers. We participate in interest-based advertising and comply with the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) self-regulatory principles.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site contains links to third-party websites including booking platforms, social media profiles, and external directories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Once you leave NailAtlas, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with: trusted service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g. analytics providers, hosting platforms) under confidentiality obligations; law enforcement or government authorities if required by law; successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

8. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS via Cloudflare), secure hosting (Vercel), and encrypted database platforms (Supabase) to protect data transmitted to and from the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights (GDPR: EEA/UK Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): the right to access the personal data we hold about you; the right to request correction of inaccurate data; the right to request erasure of your personal data; the right to object to or restrict processing; the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy.

10. Your Rights (CCPA: California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your personal information. You have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used; the right to delete personal information we hold about you; the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information); the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To submit a CCPA request, please contact us directly.

11. Children’s Privacy

NailAtlas is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our social channels or any contact details listed on the Site.